Best way to deal with scratches?

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  1. Haydn2613

    Haydn2613 New Member

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    Hi guys! So what are the best way to deal with a scratch on the paintwork? Like the one in the photo I've attached, I've only had the bike for a week and this has happened :/
     

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  2. blake7

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    how deep is it? can you feel it with your nail?
     
  3. lexathon

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    Eek. That might come out with a gentle polish with t-cut. Don't rub too hard or you'll lose all the gloss.
     
  4. Manfred

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    That doesn't look too deep, still pinkish/milky red so should polish out.
     
  5. Haydn2613

    Haydn2613 New Member

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    Yes I can :/
     
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    Mr OCD Well-Known Member

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    If you are near the North West, I can sort that for you.
     
  7. Haydn2613

    Haydn2613 New Member

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    Thanks for the offer but I'm all the way down in Somerset!
     
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    It's unlikely to polish out if you can feel it with your nail I'm afraid. You will need to have someone who knows what they are doing look at it.
     
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    Mate, its not gone all the way down to the base plastic, although you can feel something, it will make it no worse if you try to take it out.

    Get some Megs Scratch X, follow the instructions, if it recovers, polish and seal it.
     

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